# Ark Nova vs Seizer

The clearest difference is price: Seizer at Free against Ark Nova's $10.99. Seizer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%). Ark Nova's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 12) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Seizer is free to download; Ark Nova costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ark Nova against 4.7 for Seizer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark Nova has 1.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Ark Nova's written reviews are positive against 100% of Seizer's.

Ark Nova ships an update fortnightly, Seizer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ark Nova | Seizer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $10.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549/reviews)** | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seizer-tile-placement-game/id6748835727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 682 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dire Wolf Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/815343758) | [Seizer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827566387) |

## What reviewers say

### Ark Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-nova/id6449233549)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Board, #102 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Design and manage a modern zoo to support global conservation efforts. Build enclosures, house animals, and utilize unique cards for special abilities. Compete to create the most successful zoological establishment.

**Highlights:** Plan and design a modern zoo, Build enclosures and accommodate animals, Support global conservation projects, Utilize 255 unique cards (animals, specialists, projects), Upgrade action cards for gameplay, Increase zoo appeal and scientific reputation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great implementation overall
- 👍 Lots of fun
- 👍 Good animations
- 👍 Choice of modes
- 👍 Clean, modern and enjoyable design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tile placement/rotation issues on iPad
- 🐛 Building placement UI issues
- 👎 Difficult to read board state on mobile
- 👎 Lack of simultaneous view for key game info
- 👎 Cumbersome to create games with friends

**Reported bugs**

- iPad Flash exit issue
- Rewards screen being blocked by other UI elements

**Requested features**

- Option to enable larger UI buttons for modal panels
- Full screen mode
- Option to reverse zoom direction
- Improved card readability/zoom


### Seizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seizer-tile-placement-game/id6748835727)

This is a free online alternative to a classic tile-laying board game. It offers smooth multiplayer action with a clean design, allowing players to claim cities, roads, and monasteries. Multiple expansions are included to enhance gameplay.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer, Async matches, Vs AI mode, Multiple expansions included, Cross-platform multiplayer, Quick matches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ark Nova free?

Ark Nova costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Seizer free?

Seizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ark Nova or Seizer?

Ark Nova is rated higher. Ark Nova averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Seizer averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do Ark Nova or Seizer have ads?

Neither Ark Nova nor Seizer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ark Nova or Seizer?

Ark Nova ships an update fortnightly, and Seizer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ark Nova was updated on October 19, 2026 and Seizer on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*